The Kentucky Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearings is a procedure used in the state of Kentucky to waive the right to a hearing before a judge and instead, have the case decided by a lawyer appointed by the court. This waiver allows the parties to the case to present evidence and argue their case in the presence of a lawyer, instead of a judge. There are two types of Kentucky Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearings: 1. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing: This type of waiver is used to waive the right to a preliminary hearing. During this hearing, the parties to the case can present evidence and arguments to the court-appointed lawyer, who then renders a decision on the merits of the case. 2. Waiver of Evidentiary Hearing: This type of waiver is used to waive the right to an evidentiary hearing. During this hearing, the parties to the case can present evidence and arguments to the court-appointed lawyer, who then renders a decision on the merits of the case.